Water Restrictions

Austin Water is currently in Stage 1 Water Restrictions. Find your watering day(s) based on your address.

STAGE 1 RESTRICTIONS

You may water only on your assigned day(s) and times.
- Residential
  - Hose-end Sprinklers - two days per week - midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to midnight
  - Automatic Irrigation - one day per week - midnight to 8 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to midnight (Residential customers may also water a second day with a hose-end sprinkler)
- Commercial / Multi-family / Public Schools
  - Hose-end Sprinklers or Automatic Irrigation - one day per week - midnight to 8 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to midnight
Wasting water is prohibited
Washing vehicles at home is permitted with an auto shut-off hose or bucket
Charity car washes may only be held at a commercial carwash
Fountains must recirculate water
Restaurants may not serve water unless requested by a customer
Patio misters at commercial properties (including restaurants and bars) may only operate between 4 p.m. and midnight
Commercial power/pressure washing equipment must meet efficiency requirements

EXEMPTIONS

The following are allowed at any time on any day of the week:

Watering with drip irrigation, a hand-held hose or a refillable container
Watering trees with a Treegator®, soaker hose or automatic tree bubbler
Watering vegetable gardens with a soaker hose
Pressure washing sidewalk/driveway/deck/patio/paved areas/home siding/fence

VARIANCES

In limited situations, Austin Water may be able to grant a variance from the water restrictions.

ENFORCEMENT

Failing to follow the water restrictions may result in enforcement action, including fines of up to $500 per violation. To report violations, call 3-1-1, use the 3-1-1 mobile app, or submit a report online. Please provide the address, time, date, and type of violation.

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